Rick Germanson Trio
Mezzrow161 West 10th Street, New York 10014
At Mezzrow in Manhattan, the billed act is the Rick Germanson Trio. No individual performers are listed, so the trio’s personnel are not specified in the available event information. The listing supplies no details about the program: there is no announced record release, guest, tribute, residency, late set, or other stated theme for the evening. What is confirmed is a trio performance under Germanson’s name, presented at a venue built around close listening and musician-to-musician interaction.
The supplied materials do not include a web-search result or biographical note for Rick Germanson, so they do not establish where he is from, the trio’s musical history, collaborators, recordings, or critical reception. Mezzrow is described as a compact basement jazz room with seating arranged to keep listeners near the players; it has a bar rather than a full kitchen and emphasizes the music itself. The venue is part of a foundation supporting jazz artists and is described as a place where scheduled sets can be followed by vinyl or jam sessions.
Mezzrow offers a focused jazz listening experience in a compact, basement setting where the audience is close enough to catch every subtle note and interaction among musicians. The room features a bar serving drinks but no full kitchen, encouraging guests to settle in for the music rather than a meal. Shows typically have two sets in the evening, with ticketing recommended to secure a spot in this popular venue. The vibe is attentive and respectful, with seating arranged to maximize the connection between performers and listeners. After the sets, the night often extends into late hours with vinyl sessions or jam sessions, making it a place where jazz lives beyond the scheduled performances. This venue is part of a foundation supporting jazz artists, ensuring a vibrant, ongoing presence in Manhattan's music scene.